India-Pakistan Conflict: Sirens will be sounded across the country on May 7, MHA has given instructions for mock drill:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Tension continues between India and Pakistan. On one hand, the Parliament meeting is going on in Pakistan, while on the other hand, the Union Home Ministry (MHA) in India took a big step on Monday, April 5, 2025 and issued instructions to many states of the country to conduct mock drills for the safety of citizens. In the instructions issued by the Home Ministry, it was said that the states will organize mock drills for civil security in an effective manner on May 7, 2025 so that the safety of the people can be ensured in any emergency.

During this, the following measures will be taken. Such as-

1. Operation of air raid warning sirens.
2. Training to citizens, students etc. on civil security aspects to protect themselves in case of hostile attack.
3. Provision of crash black out measures.
4. Provision of hiding important plants / installations ahead of time
5. Updating and rehearsal of evacuation plan

A similar scene was seen in 1971 as well

The timing of the central government's order is very important. The last time such an exercise was done was in 1971, the year when India and Pakistan fought a two-front war. Let us tell you that after the Pahalgam attack, in which terrorists linked to Pakistan killed 26 civilians. After that, there is no sign of the tension on the border of the two countries adjoining Kashmir. Pakistan has fired on Indian posts on the Line of Control for 11 consecutive nights. India has given a strong response to Islamabad's repeated cross-border firing.

Lights were switched off in the cantonment area of Ferozepur

Lights were switched off in the cantonment area in Punjab's Ferozepur from 9 to 9:30 pm last night, with a Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) official asking the cantonment authorities to cut off power at the scheduled time of the exercise. "You are requested to ensure adequate security arrangements in view of the complete blackout during this period. The aim of this rehearsal is to ensure preparedness and effectiveness in implementing blackout procedures during the prevailing war threats," the cantonment board official said in a letter.